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Loading... Facts at Your Fingertips : Endangered Animals - Fishby Tim Harris
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Fish are under threat in many parts of the world. Some face the destruction of their habitats; others are the victims of relentless hunting; and still more have been affected by the trade in exotic pets. This book examines the pressures faced by a selection of high-profile species and looks at the measures people are taking to help them. After all, no one wants a repeat of the dodo's extinction. Illustrated with superb photographs, the book has distribution maps and up-to-date information on status and populations.Fish species are threatened with extinction in many parts of the world. Some are victims of overfishing; habitat destruction and pollution have wiped out other populations; and no one knows why the numbers of still other fish are in such sharp decline. This book examines the pressures faced by a selection of species and looks at the measures people are taking to help them. Illustrated with superb photographs, the book has distribution maps and up-to-date information on conservation status and populations. No library descriptions found. |
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![]() GenresMelvil Decimal System (DDC)597.168Natural sciences and mathematics Zoology Cold-blooded vertebrates, fishes Specific topics [Lancelets now 596.4]LC ClassificationRatingAverage: No ratings.Is this you?Become a LibraryThing Author. |